How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per day?

As of July 2025, 34 flights take off from London and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 34% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per week?

241 flights are operational weekly from London to Istanbul as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Istanbul?

British Airways, KLM, and Air Serbia are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from London to Istanbul are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from €194 to €366. The lowest price recently found on this route was €151.

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07:00 - 13:55LHR-IST

3h 55mdirect

18:40 - 19:55IST-LHR

4h 15mdirect

€151British Airways

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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

18:15 - 01:10LHR-IST

3h 55mdirect

15:15 - 16:40IST-LHR

4h 25mdirect

€165British Airways

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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

14:45 - 03:50LHR-IST

10h 05m1 stop

17:55 - 20:50IST-LHR

5h 55m1 stop

€194

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Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov

06:30 - 16:55LHR-IST

7h 25m1 stop

17:55 - 20:50IST-LHR

5h 55m1 stop

€195KLM

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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

20:35 - 08:30LHR-IST

9h 55m1 stop

17:00 - 19:00IST-LHR

4h 00mdirect

€207

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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep

20:00 - 02:55LHR-IST

3h 55mdirect

13:55 - 15:05IST-LHR

4h 10mdirect

€210Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

17:10 - 01:20LHR-IST

6h 10m1 stop

06:10 - 10:45IST-LHR

6h 35m1 stop

€219KLM

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Fri, 12 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep

22:25 - 04:15LHR-IST

3h 50mdirect

13:05 - 15:05IST-LHR

4h 00mdirect

€221Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct

19:00 - 10:35LHR-IST

12h 35m1 stop

11:35 - 21:15IST-LHR

12h 40m1 stop

€232Aegean Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov

22:15 - 15:00LHR-IST

14h 45m1 stop

15:50 - 21:10IST-LHR

7h 20m1 stop

€236Aegean Airlines

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5 Dec

LHR07:00London Heathrow

3h 55m

IST13:55Istanbul

15 Dec

IST18:40Istanbul

4h 15m

LHR19:55London Heathrow

€151

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British Airways

14 Nov

LHR18:15London Heathrow

3h 55m

IST01:10Istanbul

17 Nov

IST15:15Istanbul

4h 25m

LHR16:40London Heathrow

€165

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1 Nov

LHR17:40London Heathrow

3h 55m

IST00:35Istanbul

11 Nov

IST18:40Istanbul

4h 15m

LHR19:55London Heathrow

€166

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Aegean Airlines

10 Nov

LHR19:00London Heathrow

12h 35m

1 stop

IST10:35Istanbul

15 Nov

IST11:35Istanbul

12h 40m

1 stop

LHR21:15London Heathrow

€232

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Aegean Airlines

23 Sept

LHR22:15London Heathrow

14h 45m

1 stop

IST15:00Istanbul

2 Oct

IST15:50Istanbul

7h 20m

1 stop

LHR21:10London Heathrow

€236

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Aegean Airlines

3 Sept

LHR16:35London Heathrow

7h 45m

1 stop

IST02:20Istanbul

11 Sept

IST04:35Istanbul

8h 40m

1 stop

LHR11:15London Heathrow

€240

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from London averaging around €87.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from London to Istanbul is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as €124. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from London to Istanbul for around €815.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the afternoon. Flights from London to Istanbul during this time can be as low as €253. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around €596. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around €250 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from London for as low as €230 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London to Istanbul flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	€102
Fastest flight time	3h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Istanbul	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Istanbul from London in the past 72 hours is €102. The best return flight deal from London to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €151.

The fastest flight from London to Istanbul takes 3h 50m

Direct flights go from London to Istanbul every day.

There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST)

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How far is London to Istanbul by plane?
The distance between London and Istanbul is about 2496.9 km. By plane, this route typically takes 3h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from London to Istanbul are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to Istanbul?

It is quick and easy to find London to Istanbul flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Istanbul that suits you.

Can I find flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for London to Istanbul flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from London to Istanbul?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Istanbul from London. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from London to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Istanbul from London. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Istanbul, with average flight prices from London averaging around €87.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from London Gatwick to Istanbul for the best London - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

What cabin class options are available on London to Istanbul flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to Istanbul?

British Airways, KLM, and Air Serbia are the most popular carriers operating from London to Istanbul

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per day?

As of July 2025, 34 flights take off from London and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 34% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from London to Istanbul on average per week?

241 flights are operational weekly from London to Istanbul as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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How far is London to Istanbul by plane?

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Istanbul?

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Istanbul?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from London to Istanbul?

Can I find flights from London to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from London to Istanbul?

I’m not ready to book a flight from London to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

An easier way to manage your Istanbul trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

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Airports listed have a maximum distance of 33.6 km from Istanbul